CEFR B1

slightest

adjective

Meaning

Small in degree; inconsiderable or unimportant.

Examples

There was a slight delay in the train's departure due to technical issues.
She felt a slight pain in her knee after the long run, but it wasn't serious.

Synonyms: small, minor, minimal, negligible

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slightest (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /slaɪt/

Definition

Small in degree; inconsiderable or unimportant.

Examples

There was a slight delay in the train's departure due to technical issues.
She felt a slight pain in her knee after the long run, but it wasn't serious.
Even a slight improvement in air quality can have positive health effects.

How to Use slightest

a slight + noun (collocation): A small amount or degree of something. — "There was a slight pause before he answered."
feel slighted (collocation): To feel insulted or disrespected. — "She felt slighted when her opinion wasn't asked."

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